Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearize Iran and citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump said in a social media post that the exercises, set to start on Monday, are costly and “send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile” to North Korea, which he said “has been unthreatening and respectful” while Trump has been in the White House. Trump added that it was too late to cancel the drills, so he had…
MOSCOW — Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia overnight Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial attacks since the war began, while Russian strikes killed five people in Ukraine. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said around 600 drones were detected heading toward the Russian capital. About a third of those were destroyed over the Moscow region itself, Sobyanin said. An 83-year-old man was killed when a Ukrainian drone struck a private home in the Moscow region, Gov. Andrey Vorobyov said. He also said…
Taif University has made a significant leap in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), published by ShanghaiRanking, advancing 219 places to rank 408th globally, compared with 627th in the 2025 ranking. The university also confirmed its advancement to fourth place among Saudi universities this year, up from sixth place in the previous ranking, underscoring its growing academic standing and strengthening presence both nationally and internationally. It said that this progress reflects the university’s continued efforts to develop its scientific research system and strengthen its academic competitiveness, contributing to its improved position in global university rankings. Source: Riyadh Daily
CAIRO — Egypt “will not accept or allow” any party to control the flow of Nile water to downstream countries, an Egyptian source said Sunday, responding to recent remarks by Ethiopia’s water and energy minister about plans to build additional dams on the river. The source, quoted by Egypt’s official MENA news agency, said statements attributed to Ethiopian Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa regarding the construction of additional dams and control over water flows to Egypt and Sudan represented “a continuation of Ethiopia’s unilateral approach and a blatant violation of international law.” The remarks reflect “Addis Ababa’s continued delusions…
INDIANAPOLIS — At least six people have died in Indiana after a powerful storm system dumped more than 11 inches of rain on parts of the state, triggering historic flooding, evacuations and widespread rescue operations. Flooding was particularly severe along the White River from Hamilton County into the northern suburbs of Indianapolis, where emergency crews rescued more than 90 people and 45 pets, according to NBC News. In Indianapolis’ Ravenwood neighborhood, floodwaters submerged vehicles and reached the doors of homes, forcing some residents to navigate streets using kayaks and rowboats. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said he had spoken with President…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest regional developments in calls with his Qatari and Omani counterparts. Prince Faisal held separate phone calls with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al-Busaidi. During the calls, the ministers emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and consultation with regard to the major regional developments. They stressed the need to strengthen diplomatic efforts aimed at maintaining security and stability in the region. Source: Saudi…
Powerful storms and floods have killed at least six people in Indiana, including a 4-year-old boy, state officials said on Saturday. Source: Riyadh Daily
TAIF — The Council of Senior Scholars held its 99th session at the Council’s headquarters in Taif on Sunday. The meeting was chaired by Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan, who is also president of the Council of Senior Scholars and head of the General Presidency for Scientific Research and Ifta. The session was attended by the Council Secretary General Sheikh Fahd Al-Majed and members of the Council. In his opening address, Sheikh Al-Fawzan highlighted the support and attention extended to the Council of Senior Scholars by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime…
RIYADH — The Insurance Authority and the General Directorate of Civil Defense announced on Sunday the launch of the Third-Party Cooperative Insurance Policy for Crowded Venues and High-Risk Activities. The policy provides civil liability coverage for establishments against bodily injury and property damage that may befall visitors and patrons as a result of accidents at covered sites. It is designed to protect the rights of visitors and strengthen establishments’ ability to manage the financial and operational burdens arising from such incidents. The compensation provided under the policy varies depending on the nature of the activity and the level of risk…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Islamic countries condemned the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates also denounced the Israeli rejection of Palestinian statehood. “These positions amount to a direct repudiation of the Comprehensive Plan, jeopardize its implementation, and fundamentally undermine the collective efforts undertaken to achieve a just and lasting…